Job Details

Nampa, Id

SCADA System Administrator Sr.

Hiring Salary (DOE): $34.17 - $49.50
Position Salary Range: $34.17 - $52.94

Department: Water and Water Renewal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel Required: Minimal
Position Type: FT
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Persi Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Director - Water -Director
Schedule: Monday - Friday

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The principal function of an employee in this class is to support and maintain the City of Nampa's enterprise services networks and equipment, including responding to emergency callouts and contractor oversight. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor. An employee in this class will establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned Water Assistant Superintendent and Wastewater Assistant Superintendent and will work with Department Heads, City employees, vendors, Enterprise fund agencies, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Configures, installs, and maintains computer hardware for specific users and departmental use. These include, but are not limited to, mobile and field-mounted telemetry devices used in vehicles and at dedicated field sites, automated water meter communications, servers, and workstations, networking hardware, and oversees installation and maintenance of workstation and server-based department systems.
• Configures, installs, and maintains server and workstation-based software operating systems and applications, in support of automated water meter reading and telemetry services. These include network monitoring software and historical databases.
• Oversees the development and troubleshooting of control system operator interface graphics, control logic, and application programs.
• Assists operations and maintenance staff with troubleshooting, repairs, and installations.
• Maintains SQL databases and queries for DEQ permit compliance.
• Plans and supports database upgrades and integration by monitoring database performance; evaluates and resolves processing and programming issues; oversight of the integration of data sources from multiple database types, including computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), control system historical data, and utility billing systems.
• Supports data backup schedules, as assigned by the System Administrator, as factored into contingency planning and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manages and/or directly performs or supports the maintenance of enterprise services specific software solutions, including, but not limited to, CMMS, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Asset Management systems, and automated and manual meter reading systems.
• Manages the maintenance and troubleshooting of data telemetry, including radio frequency (RF) type wireless data communications and fiber-optic-based telecommunications systems.
• Provides on-call backup support for technical emergencies and enterprise system support.
• Acts as project manager/leader, coordinating, performing, and overseeing the implementation of new technology systems in the enterprise services divisions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, including attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviewing publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field strongly preferred. This can be substituted with 5 or more years of related work experience.
• Experience with database development and maintenance, including ODBC to access databases.
• Prior experience and expertise in SCADA systems design, integration, communications systems, network administration, security, and computer operating systems (including Windows and Linux administration skills) is preferred.
• Experience supporting network operating system platforms; Unix, Linux, and Microsoft systems.
• Minimum 5 years of electric utility operations experience preferred.
• Valid State of Idaho Class D Driver's License.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Fluent in English.
• Fluent in all aspects of SCADA System Operation, including:
o Gas Measurement Metering
o Historical Database data interfaces and reporting
o HMI display development
o In-depth Knowledge of RTU/PLC protocol (Modbus, DNP3, BSAP)
o Realtime Database implementation
o Troubleshoot SCADA software and server issues
• Substantial knowledge of workstation and server hardware, networking, and peripheral equipment.
• Substantial knowledge of workstation and server operating systems, Microsoft products, database management systems, software installation packages, Internet-based applications, and automation services, including report management/documentation management, and various other automated services and tools.
• Working knowledge of enterprise service-specific software applications, such as, but not limited to, SCADA systems, Asset Management systems, CMMS, and automated and manual meter reading systems.
• Working knowledge of information security, including software/hardware devices such as firewalls, VPN clients, encryption, and general application and network security.
• Working knowledge of theories, principles, practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, development, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of workstation and server-based process control systems, and LAN and WAN wired and wireless communication systems.
• Working knowledge of work methods and safety regulations about work within a public utility.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and database management systems for field RTU configuration and report generation.
• Ability to identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
• Ability to read and interpret plan specifications and manuals.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend maps, site plans, blueprints, and installation directives.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose specific problems with computers, networks, databases, and associated systems.
• Ability to keep current with software or vendor changes.
• Ability to analyze complex practices and operations; develop appropriate applications; provide meaningful data; and train on effective usage and applied standards.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines, including managing multiple projects and staff (both internal and external) simultaneously, setting and executing function-specific goals.
• Ability to work independently, timely, and results-oriented.
• Ability to partner at all levels of the organization internally and externally.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish department goals.
• Ability to make sound judgments and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and /or technology.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Nampa background check processes and drug testing, which may include reference checks, criminal history checks, driving record checks, and pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug tests.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The principal duties of this class are performed in an office environment at an industrial wastewater treatment plant and at the domestic water/irrigation division; in this environment, there could be exposure to raw sewage, industrial waste, and other hazardous substances and chemicals.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:
The City of Nampa is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DISCLAIMER:
The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

Position : 276501

Code : 2025086-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 08/22/2025

Posting End : 09/14/2025

Salary: $34.17-$52.94